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System Utilities<br />
BIOS Setup Utility<br />
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/<br />
Output System).<br />
Your computer is already properly configured and op<strong>tim</strong>ized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if<br />
you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4<br />
Troubleshooting when problem arises.<br />
To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when “Press to enter Setup” message is prompted<br />
on the bottom of screen).<br />
Press F2 to enter setup. The def<strong>au</strong>lt parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change<br />
boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.<br />
Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without<br />
entering BIOS SETUP Utility.<br />
Navigating the BIOS Utility<br />
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There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit.<br />
Follow these instructions:<br />
• To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys.<br />
• To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys.<br />
• To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.<br />
• A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item.<br />
• Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.<br />
• In any menu, you can load def<strong>au</strong>lt settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any<br />
changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.<br />
NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a<br />
particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item<br />
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please<br />
note that system information is subject to different models.<br />
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